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KB54 XRZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 XRZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,834 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 59,248 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From middle of car back (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 57,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to under side of vehichle, corrosion to suspension

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,233 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and splits in tread 195/50r15

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,233 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges and splits in tread 195/50r15

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,638 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 42,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,481 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,874 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,874 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,488 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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KB54 XRZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KB54 XRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KB54 XRZ registered?

KB54 XRZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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